Download or read book Our Sable Island Home written by Sharon O'Hara and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Sable Island Home is a personal story that does not shy away from the perils of life in an isolated locale, interwoven with maritime history that centres around the iconic island. The story will take you on a journey more than sixty years back into the past, to a time when Sable Island was referred to as "the Graveyard of the Atlantic."
Download or read book Wild the Legendary Horses of Sable Island Special Ed written by Drew Doggett and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this large-format, special edition book by award-winning photographer Drew Doggett, discover the story of the wild and free horses of Sable Island as told through over 100 exquisitely reproduced photographs and personal writings. This book comes encased in a protective slipcase and with a companion print.
Download or read book The Island Horse written by Susan Hughes and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ellie believes that she will live in her little village on the coast of Nova Scotia for always. But when her father gets a job on Sable Island, she must say farewell to her beloved home and her mother's final resting place. Not even the idea of seeing the wild horses that roam the island can ease her pain of leaving. And after arriving on the sandy, windswept crescent of land, Ellie feels adrift and alone ... until one afternoon when she wakens on a dune to find herself looking into the curious eyes of a wild stallion. Little by little, as the days pass, Ellie gets closer to the beautiful chocolate-colored horse. Yet she soon discovers something that could take him away from his home, his herd, and her. Ellie has lost too much already. Will she loose her island horse, too?"--P. [2] of cover.
Download or read book Sable Island in Black and White written by Jill Martin Bouteillier and published by Images of Our Past. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest addition to the Images of Our Past series, Sable Island in Black and White is a fascinating look at day-to-day life on Nova Scotia's most secluded outpost during the nineteenth century. Travel back in time to 1884 when author Jill Martin-Bouteillier's great aunt, Trixie, was growing up on this isolated spit of sand 160 kilometres from the North American mainland. Trixie's father, Robert Jarvis (R. J.) Bouteillier, was Sable Island's superintendent, acting on behalf of the Nova Scotia government as lawmaker, doctor, dispenser of stores, and, most importantly, head of lifesaving. This narrative history accented by more than 100 black and white family photographs of the island's famous shipwrecks, wild horses, and visitors tells the incredible true story of a stalwart group of ordinary people who called Sable Island home.
Download or read book She Dreams of Sable Island written by Briana Corr Scott and published by Nimbus Publishing (CN). This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She dreams of Sable Island She goes there in her sleep The fog comes softly to her and she drifts across the deep. Nova Scotia-based paper-doll artist Briana Corr Scott's first children's picture book explores the wilds of the childhood imagination and of the shape-shifting Sable Island. Written as a gentle, lyrical poem, She Dreams of Sable Island is a wonderful read-aloud for bedtime, and a fact-filled exploration for curious readers who dream of adventuring to one of Nova Scotia's most remarkable--and untouched--landscapes. Includes an illustrated map of Sable Island, descriptions of flora and fauna found on the island, a paper doll and accessories--even a Sable Island horse!
Download or read book Stardust Stables Free Spirit written by Sable Hamilton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kellie and her horse Dylan are up in the mountains of Colorado filming a low-budget movie about a group of pioneers in the 1800s. The location is so remote that the cast and crew are camping out in tents, and Kellie's enjoying being part of the team. But when disaster suddenly strikes, there's only one person who can save the day. In this exciting ebook, does Kellie have what it takes to step into the spotlight?
Download or read book Stardust Stables A Star Is Born written by Sable Hamilton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New girl Kami can't wait to join the team at Stardust Stables, but she soon discovers that life there isn't all glitz and glamour. There's plenty of stall cleaning to do, not to mention the hours of training! When a studio comes looking for a stunt girl to do horseback riding for a major new movie, Kami is eager to get the job. Find out if Kami has enough experience to rise to the challenge in this ebook.
Download or read book The Wreckers of Sable Island written by J. Macdonald Oxley and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is an adventurous tale written by J. MacDonald Oxley. Set in the treacherous maritime world of Sable Island, this thrilling story follows the lives of a group of people living on the remote island known for its treacherous coastline and the wrecks that often occur there. The story revolves around a young boy named Tom, who, after losing his family in a shipwreck off the coast of Sable Island, finds himself rescued and taken in by a kind fisherman named Ben. Tom becomes part of the close-knit community of islanders who rely on the sea for their livelihood. Living on Sable Island is not without its dangers, as the island is notorious for its frequent shipwrecks caused by treacherous sandbars and unpredictable weather. In the face of these perils, some unscrupulous characters known as the "wreckers" take advantage of the shipwrecks to plunder the cargo and valuables from the stranded vessels. As Tom settles into his new life on the island, he becomes increasingly aware of the activities of the wreckers and the danger they pose to ships and their crews. Determined to put an end to the wreckers' illicit activities, Tom sets out on a daring mission to expose their crimes and protect the lives of innocent sailors. Along the way, Tom forms strong bonds of friendship with the islanders, including a spirited young girl named Meg and a wise old sailor named Captain Joe. Together, they navigate the challenges of life on the island and confront the wreckers' dangerous schemes. "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a riveting story of courage, friendship, and perseverance. It explores themes of integrity, standing up against injustice, and the power of community in overcoming adversity. Through Tom's courageous journey, young readers learn the importance of doing what is right, even in the face of danger, and the value of loyalty and solidarity in times of crisis. Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving environment, the novel also serves as an exciting introduction to the maritime world, exposing young readers to the perils and challenges of life at sea and the bravery of those who navigate it. J. MacDonald Oxley's "The Wreckers of Sable Island" is a captivating adventure that captivates readers with its gripping storyline, endearing characters, and important moral lessons."
Download or read book The Coral Island written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by Thomas Nelson and Sons. This book was released on 1884 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Return to Sable written by Jill Martin Bouteillier and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both haunted and driven to discover a 100 year old secret, storyteller Jill Martin, leads the reader on a journey to one of the loneliest places in North America: Sable Island. Sculpted by wind and waves, this thin slice of grass-covered dunes for centuries has lured hundreds of ships to founder on its treacherous sand bars. Only the foolhardy or naïve dared to underestimate the dangers of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. It is to this notorious outpost a hundred miles from mainland Nova Scotia that newly appointed Superintendent of Lifesaving, RJ Bouteillier, brings his young family in 1884. In this harsh, isolated and mysterious environment far from city life, young Beatrice, a woman who challenges the prescribed roles of her sex, crosses the threshold from childhood to adulthood. Entries in the visitor’s book penned by long dead authors come to life in this engaging treasure hunt of passion and betrayal. Their stories unlock the portal to that distant past and chronicle the everyday lives of the residents of Sable Island. Coaxed ever deeper into the island’s labyrinth, the reader discovers that Sable reveals her secrets on her own terms and in her own time.
Download or read book Return to Sable written by Jill Martin Bouteillier and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both haunted and driven to discover a 100 year old secret, first time author, Jill Martin, leads the reader on a journey to one of the loneliest places in North America: Sable Island. This thin slice of grass-covered dunes, seamed by wind and waves, which for centuries lured unsuspecting ships to founder on its treacherous sand bars, in 1884 became home to the Bouteillier family. In this harsh, isolated environment, far from city life, young Beatrice grew to womanhood. Stories left in the island's visitors book come alive in this treasure hunt of passion and betrayal. As the story unfolds, the reader learns that the island revels her secrets on her own terms.
Download or read book Our Paper written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Colombian Navigator Or Sailing Directory for the American Coasts and the West Indies written by John Purdy and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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